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Lyrics of Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas
chorus
Carry on my wayward son
There′ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
verse
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion
I was soaring ever higher
But I flew too high
Though my eyes could see, I still was a blind man
Though my mind could think, I still was a mad man
I hear the voices when I′m dreaming
I can hear them say
chorus
Carry on, my wayward son
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
verse
Masquerading as a man with a reason
My charade is the event of the season
And if I claim to be a wise man, well
It surely means that I don′t know
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Tossed about, I′m like a ship on the ocean
I set a course for winds of fortune
But I hear the voices say
chorus
Carry on, my wayward son
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don′t you cry no more
No!
verse
Carry on, you will always remember
Carry on, none can equal the splendor
Now your life's no longer empty
Surely heaven waits for you
chorus
Carry on, my wayward son
There′ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry (Don′t you cry no more)
outro
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Writer(s): Kerry Livgren
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The song 'Carry On Wayward Son' by Kansas talks about persevering through challenges and illusions in life, symbolized by a wayward son's journey. It emphasizes the idea of continuing forward despite feeling lost or overwhelmed, with the promise of finding peace and fulfillment at the end of the struggles.
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Themes
Journey and self-discovery
• Carry on my wayward son
• I set a course for winds of fortune
• Once I rose above the noise and confusion
Struggle and perseverance
• Lay your weary head to rest
• I'm like a ship on the ocean
• There'll be peace when you are done
Wisdom and understanding
• If I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know
• Though my eyes could see, I still was a blind man
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Moods
Peace, reflection, inspiration, hope, empowerment
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Live at the Syria Mosque, Pittsburgh PA 30th Oct 1976 - Remastered
Album • 1976 • 20 tracks
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